Kevin B. Mello

NEW BEDFORD — Kevin B. Mello, 48, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the son of the late David and Phyllis (Moniz) Mello Sr.

NEW BEDFORD — Kevin B. Mello, 48, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the son of the late David and Phyllis (Moniz) Mello Sr.

He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. He loved the water, his boats, motorcycles and especially being with his family.

Survivors include his daughters, Tara Lynn Mello and her fiancé, David Ruiz of New Bedford and Kaitlyn Mello of Coventry, RI; his brothers, David Mello Jr. and his wife Kimmy of New Bedford, Leo Mello and his wife Lisa of RI; his sisters, Roberta "Robbie" Sylvia and her husband Gary of Rochester, Cynthia Mello of RI, Monica Diehl and her husband Robert of Coventry, RI; his granddaughter, Ashlyn Ruiz; his companion, Toni Britto of New Bedford; his aunt, Sandra Tavares and her husband Bruce; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 pm, with a religious service at 2:30pm, at the Boulevard Funeral Home, 223 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA. Cremation will follow.